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Grow with Harbour Counselling
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About me
I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe environment to begin your healing journey. You can speak openly about whatever is troubling you, without fear of judgment, and we’ll work together to help you move forward.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and can be conducted in-person, via Zoom, or by telephone. I am qualified to work in all forms.
To start, I offer a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation, with no obligation. This gives us the chance to discuss what you're hoping to achieve and determine how we might work together moving forward.
As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I draw from three core therapeutic approaches: Person-Centered, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis. Some work can incorporate creative techniques, depending on your preferences. The direction of our work is always guided by your needs and choices
I work with adults ,and children aged 11-18
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework; which can be found at WWW.bacp.co.uk.. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
My Counselling Story
My counselling experience includes working with a national gambling addiction support agency, and separately with 11-18 year olds in a secondary school setting and for the NHS. I have also worked in special needs administration in a primary school setting for 19 years, and been Fellow of the Institute of Personnel Management ( FCIPD) for 25 years.
Qualifications & Specialised Training:
CPCAB Level 2 & 3 in Counselling Skills
CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
Online & Telephone Counselling Qualification (80 hours)
MBACP Accreditation
School Mental Health Advisor
GamCare - Gambling Addiction Training
Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board – Safeguarding Pupils Briefing (June '22)
Prevent Awareness Training (Sept '22)
Tastelife - Eating Disorder Awareness Training
ASD, ADHD, PDA in Teens (May '24)
With a rich blend of clinical and educational experience, I’m passionate about supporting individuals through a variety of challenges, with a strong focus on holistic, ethical care.
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for being such a wonderful support and guide to me over the past couple of months. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to be completely open and honest without any fear of judgement; it has been truly refreshing experience" -P 2023
Thank you for all your help and guidance. It has genuinely bee
"Thank you so much for being such a wonderful support and guide to me over the past couple of months. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to be completely open and honest without any fear of judgement; it has been truly refreshing experience" -P 2023
Thank you for all your help and guidance. It has genuinely been a restorative and helpful learning process process.
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L July 25
From a client dealing with a narcissist:
" I am strong, at peace. No longer anxious when the phone goes. I feel free." A 2024
"Lesley is one of those people who helps you feel really comfortable and safe which enabled me to feel I could express anything without feeling judged.
From the sessions I was able to find clarity with Lesly’s hel
From a client dealing with a narcissist:
" I am strong, at peace. No longer anxious when the phone goes. I feel free." A 2024
"Lesley is one of those people who helps you feel really comfortable and safe which enabled me to feel I could express anything without feeling judged.
From the sessions I was able to find clarity with Lesly’s help and she gave me valuable tools and techniques to navigate some tricky relationships issues.
I’m now feeling much more settled, focussed and clear than I was and able to move forward without things weighing me down.
I can thoroughly recommend Lesley for counselling and support"-
L 2025
" I am not letting him make me feel like a victim anymore"- G
"Lesley is absolutely brilliant" - Facebook- Sept 24
Charges
I offer a variety of counselling avenues to help you move past the obstacles in your life. I will help you identify your personal values, strengths, and abilities in support of your personal or professional goals.
Not sure if you need it? But you are open minded. Been meaning to start it for a while but don't know where to start? Perhaps try a trial one session therapy .
I will help you identify your personal values, strengths, and abilities in support of your personal or professional goals.
My concessionary rate for those on Universal Credit and counselling students is £45.00 . Thereafter £55.00. I offer a free 20 minute introductory call.
Single session fees can be notified by text. They depend on duration and location. Please contact me below, or text me on 07549009544 to discuss.
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